Idyll Banter

Weekly Excursions to a Very Small Town

Chris Bohjalian

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Crown Publications
15 March 2011

Memoirs; Anthologies (non-poetry)

Fans of Chris Bohjalian's novels and Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon Days will enjoy this collection of witty and astute observations on rural American life.

Years ago, Chris Bohjalian and his wife traded their Brooklyn co-op for a century-old Victorian house in Lincoln, Vermont (population 975). Bohjalian, a bestselling novelist, began chronicling life in that gloriously quirky little village with a wide variety of magazine essays and his newspaper column, ""Idyll Banter."" These pieces, written over the course of twelve years, are honest, funny, and deeply affecting reflections on the unique idiosyncrasies of small-town life (annual outhouse races) and the universal experiences (our hunger for neighborliness) that unite us all.

By: Chris Bohjalian
Imprint: Crown Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9781400052363
ISBN 10: 140005236X
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 March 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chris Bohjalian is the award-winning author of nine novels, including Before You Know Kindness, The Buffalo Soldier, Trans-Sister Radio, The Law of Similars, and Midwives.

Reviews for Idyll Banter: Weekly Excursions to a Very Small Town

Chris Bohjalian is a terrific columnist thoughtful and thought-provoking. Just like me! No, really, this guy is good. Dave Barry [Bohjalian] is writing about one of the most important issues in America today how do we retain our sense of community. . . . Gentle . . . sensitive . . .heart-warming. Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel These essays carry a community connection and a humble grace. When words read this easily, you know they also carry a lot of work. Bohjalian is a reliable guide, moving from pastures to town steeple to the edge of the playground. Boston Globe Whether you re aching to escape the urban grind or yearning to have your small-town experience reflected back at you, you ll do well to pick up Idyll Banter. Elle